This organization files Form 990, which has no section for application policy. Its filings cannot say either way.
The latest filing we hold carries no statement about applications. That is not the same as closed: public-charity Form 990s have no field for it, and many foundations leave the section blank.
Grants paid by year
Total assets by year
Where the money went · FY2024
Form 990 splits expenses into program services, management and fundraising. The split is self-reported, and a grantmaker, a research institute and a direct-service nonprofit book the same work differently. A line the return does not carry reads "not available"; it is never counted as zero.
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 990 | $4,001,512 | $4,235,072 | $3,880,368 | $45,641,507 | $45,504,184 |
| FY2023 | 990 | $5,574,362 | $3,814,463 | $3,470,481 | $42,343,440 | $42,184,298 |
| FY2022 | 990 | $5,566,551 | $4,580,955 | $4,257,278 | $36,583,020 | $36,467,543 |
| FY2021 | 990 | $5,777,289 | $4,349,381 | $4,081,860 | $41,160,901 | $41,151,397 |
| FY2020 | 990 | $3,229,761 | $2,388,564 | $2,140,030 | $36,216,708 | $36,205,628 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 75% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 252Hartford, KS | support USD 252 programs and Honor Flight | $102,041 | 2023 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Dedan | President | 1.00 | $0 |
| Brian Filinger | Vice President | 1.00 | $0 |
| Janis Meyer | Treasurer | 1.00 | $0 |
| Brandon Khan | Board Member |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| support faith based ministry |
| $99,500 |
| 2024 |
| Arvonia Historic Preservation SocietyEmporia, KS | support the preservation and restoration of the historic buildings of Arvonia, KS | $99,250 | 2023 |
| SOS IncEmporia, KS | Support those affected by sexual and domestic violence | $98,305 | 2020 |
| Lowther Building Fund IncEmporia, KS | support building to house community non-profit, humanitarian and public organizations | $89,108 | 2023 |
| City of AmericusAmericus, KS | support park improvements | $84,141 | 2023 |
| Hetlinger Developmental Services IncEmporia, KS | support the needs of the animal population | $83,132 | 2024 |
| Emporia State University FoundationEmporia, KS | support Emporia State University progragms | $82,000 | 2022 |
| City of Cottonwood FallsCottonwood Falls, KS | support walking trail lighting improvements | $80,000 | 2022 |
| Olpe Fitness ComplexEmporia, KS | support community fitness project in Olpe, KS | $78,449 | 2022 |
| Chase County Care & Compassion IncStrong City, KS | support park improvements and public safety | $77,630 | 2024 |
| USD 284Cottonwood Falls, KS | Operating support | $75,352 | 2024 |
| Kansas Legal ServicesTopeka, KS | support legal services for the disadvantaged | $75,000 | 2022 |
| City of AmericusAmericus, KS | support park improvements | $73,190 | 2024 |
| Pioneer Bluffs FoundationMatfield Green, KS | support historical homestead | $72,048 | 2022 |
| USD 284Cottonwood Falls, KS | support USD 284 programs | $71,077 | 2022 |
| Hetlinger FoundationEmporia, KS | support juvenile diabetes | $66,052 | 2024 |
| Team Schnak Strong FundEmporia, KS | Operating Support | $65,573 | 2021 |
| Strong City Preservation Alliance IncStrong City, KS | support children with diabetes and Type 1 awareness | $64,625 | 2024 |
| Hetlinger FoundationEmporia, KS | support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $63,382 | 2023 |
| Greenwood Preservation SocietyEureka, KS | support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $60,000 | 2024 |
| Chase CountyCottonwood Falls, KS | support law enforcement youth programs and recognize historic courthouse | $55,327 | 2023 |
| Food for StudentsEmporia, KS | Provide food for the weekend to students in need | $54,610 | 2020 |
| First Congregational ChurchEmporia, KS | support faith based ministry | $54,000 | 2024 |
| Western Electrical Services LLCEmporia, KS | support Madison ballfield improvements | $52,000 | 2023 |
| 1.00 |
| $0 |
| Kay Lauer | Board Member | 1.00 | $0 |
| Ruth Wheeler | Board Member | 1.00 | $0 |
| Jeff Williams | Board Member | 1.00 | $0 |
| Becky Nurnberg | Executive Director (Jan to Mar) | 40.00 | $30,255 |
| Linda Kehres-Schmidt | Executive Director (Mar to Dec) | 40.00 | $70,962 |
| Loni Heinen | Financial Officer | 1.00 | $72,000 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990 · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202432299349301043
Form 990 · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022
Filing id 202322999349301217
Form 990 · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021
Filing id 202243159349304239
Form 990 · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202122039349300202
Form 990 · FY2019 · period ending Dec 31, 2019
Filing id 202042379349301504
Form 990 · FY2018 · period ending Dec 31, 2018
Filing id 201932129349300208
Form 990 · FY2017 · period ending Dec 31, 2017
Filing id 201842019349300234
Form 990 · FY2016 · period ending Dec 31, 2016
Filing id 201701289349301740
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